John Rovick, right, better known as Sheriff John from his children's show, joins Bill Welsh, left, and George Putnam for KTTV's 35th anniversary in 1983. Welsh hosted the station's annual coverage of the Rose Parade. Putnam was a longtime news anchor.

John Rovick, right, better known as Sheriff John from his children's show, joins Bill Welsh, left, and George Putnam for KTTV's 35th anniversary in 1983. Welsh hosted the station's annual coverage of the Rose Parade. Putnam was a longtime news anchor. (Los Angeles Times)